Arā, India

Jharkhand · India

Arā is a small city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 13,547. Elevation: 1,138 ft (347 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

13,547 Population 60/sq mi density
1,138 ft Elevation 347 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
48.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population13,547
Density60/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Population13,547
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Coordinates23.7604°, 85.5415°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation48.0 inches (1,219 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arā

Arā is a small city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 13,547. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet (347 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Arā

Arā has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (31.6°C), the coldest is Jan (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1342 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.7°C / 58°F 4.1° / 26.1° 9.6
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 6.2° / 31.4° 18.8
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 12° / 36.9° 29.2
Apr 29.8°C / 86°F 18.2° / 41.9° 22.5
May 31.5°C / 89°F 21.2° / 43.8° 87.6
Jun 31.6°C / 89°F 24° / 42.1° 172.1
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 23.9° / 34.9° 264.7
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 23.2° / 32.6° 312.4
Sep 26.4°C / 79°F 21.9° / 31.9° 293.4
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 15.6° / 30.4° 109.9
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 10.5° / 27.5° 7.5
Dec 15.4°C / 60°F 4.7° / 25.4° 14.7
Arā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above India avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Area224.3 sq mi (580.9 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates23.7604°N, 85.5415°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.52"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 105 km
Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Fani (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Fani Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.6 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 6.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 12.5 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest

Arā has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 63°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and December the driest (0.1").

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Libraries in Arā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bharti Library0.0
Destiny Line Library0.0
Vision Library0.0

Train Stations in Arā

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chainpur

Stadiums & Teams in Arā

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Arā

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birsa Munda AirportIXRMedium Airport
Bokaro Airport-Small Airport
Giridih Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Arā

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Shree Ramakrishna Shanti Ashram

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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What is the population of Arā?

Arā has a population of 13,547 residents and is located in India. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 224.3 square miles.

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Arā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches.

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